CD31.R26: Control and eradication of Aedes aegypti

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31st DIRECTING COUNCIL

37th SESSION OF THE REGIONAL COMMITTEE

THE 31st DIRECTING COUNCIL,

Having considered the Director's report on Aedes aegypti/flavivirus control and eradication

(Document CD31/19);

Bearing in mind that extensive areas are still infested by Aedes aegypti in the Americas and there is

a serious problem of reinfestation in many of the countries; and

Recognizing the serious threat to health and economic development posed by the risk of

appearance of urban yellow fever and the possible aggravation of the dengue situation in the

Americas.

RESOLVES

1. To urge the Governments of the countries and territories still infested with Aedes aegypti to take

appropriate actions to overcome barriers that may be hindering progress in their programs to control

or eradicate this vector, giving necessary attention to the allocation of funds, personnel, and

materials for these programs, and to implement measures for preventing exportation of the vector to

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2. To recommend to those Governments of countries and territories already free of Aedes aegypti

that they maintain their surveillance efforts at a level necessary to detect and eliminate any

reinfestation which may occur.

3. To request the Director:

a) To encourage and support the mobilization of national, subregional, and regional resources;

b) To promote intergovernmental and intersectoral mechanisms which may facilitate Aedes aegypti

control and eradication activities.

c) To stimulate the utilization of technological advances, the participation of an informed

community, and the training of health personnel in new prevention, surveillance, and control

approaches.

September 1985 OD 203, 70